Here's what you can do in the Louisville area this week: 

Crestwood Quads, Rods & Custom Car Show. The Maples Park, 6431 Railroad Ave., Crestwood, 5-10 p.m. Friday. Car show, DJ, and food. Food trucks include Smokin' Dawgs, Taqueria la Guerita, Hive & Barrel Meadery, Mile Wide Brewing, and Fitz Freeze. Free.

9th Annual How-To Festival. Louisville Free Public Library, Main Branch, 301 York St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. This year’s festival has more than 50 things to learn and is a mix of past favorites - how to do Tai Chi, homebrew beer, and grow delicious tomatoes and new lessons, such as how to make and decorate tasty dog treats, perform modern dance and create digital music. Other topics include how to plan a cross-country trip in an electric vehicle and how to buy and sell a home in a crazy market. The Louisville Urban Agriculture Coalition, How-To will once again feature three gardening tents with classes presented by Urban Ag member groups, including Kentuckiana Beekeepers, Wild Ones, and Master Gardeners. Food trucks will be onsite. Free. For a complete schedule: lfpl.org.

Flea Off Market. Monnik Beer Company, 1036 E Burnett Ave., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 14.  Part of the the Spring Schnitzelburg Walk. Stroll down Hickory Street by Monnik to browse more than 10+ local vendors, food by Monnik, live music, and craft beer. Music by Beware the Images, Darlington Pairs, Future Fossils, Kinni Moon and The Golden Whip. Admission is free. 

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Locust Grove Gardener’s Fair. 561 Blankenbaker Lane, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Features vendors selling seeds, flowers, vegetable plants, garden tools, and garden-focused goods such as birdhouses, lawn ornaments, flowerpots, and more.

ZooPoopyDoo Compost Sale. Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, 7:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays through May 14. High-quality compost. Products will be loaded into your vehicle (open-top truck beds and trailers only). $40 per scoop. in the Zoo’s Bus parking lot. louisvillezoo.org.

Fashion & FURriends. CityPlace Expo Center, 112 S. 1st Ave, La Grange, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. In this fashion show, community leaders walk their own or an adoptable dog down the runway, showing off the latest spring fashions. Also booths with unique items, vendors, DJ Marshal, food, dog training demos, a silent auction, gourmet coffee, a dessert bar, and more. Tickets: $25 advance and $30 VIP both must be purchased online; $30 day of show. touroldham.com.

Israeli Street Fair. Trager Family Jewish Community Center, 3600 Dutchmans Lane, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. The fair features 25 vendors with crafts, apparel, and home décor; food vendors, Kid Zone with inflatables, face painting and henna tattoos and music. jewishlouisville.org/israelistreetfair.

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Diving Deep: Chris Fischer’s Journey to Save Sharks and Bring Balance to Our Oceans. Part Republic Bank Foundation Speaker Series. Fischer, OCEARCH Founding Chairman and Expedition Leader will be in conversation with Peter Schikler, Senior Counsel at New York City Law Department’s Environmental Law Division. They will discuss Chris’ global adventures. Monday, 6:30 p.m., Bomhard Theater, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St. $35.10. kentuckyperformingarts.org.

Kentucky Kingdom. Watterson Expressway and the Fairgrounds. Kentucky Kingdom: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. With more than 70 rides and attractions, including six roller coasters, children’s rides, games, shows, and much more. Single-day admission: $49.95. Parking $10, $20 bus. 502-813-8200; kentuckykingdom.com.

Beach Ben Park Amusement Park. 798 Beech Bend Park Road, Bowling Green, Ky. Beach Bend: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission: $44.99 for 48 inches and above; $34.99 for anyone under 48 inches and ages 60 and older; free for ages 2 and younger (does not include sale tax). beechbend.com.

Kings Island. 6300 Kings Island Drive, Kings Island, Ohio, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Celebrate Kings Island's 50th Anniversary with roller coasters, thrill rides, family rides, kid rides, and a waterpark. $45 for a single day plus tax and fees. visitkingsisland.com

Bluegrass PugFest. West Hall A, Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Pugfest is a celebration of the Pug and features 40,000 square feet of vendors, silent auctions, educational sessions, rescue booths, Pug competitions including costume, pug races, custard eating, talent, king/queen and more. Proceeds benefit Pug Rescue organizations. Tickets start at $6.50, $3.50 for children. kyexpo.org.

Wild Lights Lantern Festival. Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays through June 5. Enjoy one of the largest lantern festivals in the nation featuring thousands of handcrafted silk-covered lanterns aglow with more than 50,000 LED light bulbs that include a variety of animal lanterns, including mammals, birds, and insects, a 98-foot-long dragon, mythical Chinese creatures, and a promenade walk-through. Guests may also enjoy interactive photo opportunities. Also, handcrafted goods are available for purchase, nightly cultural performances on the MetaZoo stage, and Asian-fusion cuisine by Service Systems Associates (SSA). Advance tickets for ages 3 and older are $20, $17 for zoo members; free for ages 2 and younger. Family Four Pack tickets are available for $55 for members and $65 for non-members in advance online only. $6 parking fee will be added to all online ticket purchases. For more information, louisvillezoo.org/wildlights.

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Churchill Downs. 700 Central Ave., 5 p.m. Thursday; 12:45 p.m. Friday; 6 p.m. Saturday; 12:45 p.m. Sunday. Admission starts at $7 unless noted. churchilldowns.com.

Sunday: Racing and Sunday brunch served in the Stakes Room.

Louisville Bats vs Toledo. Louisville Slugger Field, 401 E. Main St., 6:35 p.m. Thursday; 7:05 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 1:05 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $9. 502-212-2287; milb.com/louisville.

Makers 46 The Real Story with Bill Samuels. Westport Whiskey & Wine, 1115 Herr Lane, 7 p.m. Thursday. Join Bill Samuels Jr. Chairman Emeritus of Maker’s Mark, and the creator of Maker’s 46 for a tasting of Maker’s Mark 46. Also taste Maker’s 46 in three different stages of the finishing process: 3 weeks, 6 weeks, and 9 weeks. $10. Make your reservations online or via the Westport Whiskey & Wine App.

Kenefick Ranch Wine Tasting. Westport Whiskey & Wine, 1115 Herr Lane, 7 p.m. Tuesday. Join Chris Kenefick, CEO, and 2nd Generation Proprietor of Kenefick Ranch for a tasting of their collection of Estate wines. $10. Make your reservations online or via the Westport Whiskey & Wine App.

Old Carter Tasting. Westport Whiskey & Wine, 1115 Herr Lane, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Tasting of their whiskey. $10. Make your reservations online or via the Westport Whiskey & Wine App.

Locust Grove. 561 Blankenbaker Lane, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Ground tours are offered at 11 a.m. Thursday-Saturday. Self-guided tours of the Historic House will be offered at 30-minute intervals between noon-3 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. For more information: locustgrove.org.

Old Louisville Walking Tours. Leaves from the Old Louisville Visitor Center, Central Park, 1340 S. Fourth St., 11 a.m. Thursday-Saturday. These popular architectural and historical guided tours are operated by the Old Louisville Neighborhood. For more information go to oldlouisville.org/guided-tours. 

Louisville Ghost Walk Tour. Meet at the statue of Mr. Brown, on the 4th Street side of the Brown Hotel, 7 p.m. Fridays. Join Mr. Ghost Walker for a 90-minute walking tour of downtown Louisville's most famous addresses. Hear stories told by author Robert Parker, of the Haunted Louisville series of books, telling the stories of ghosts from murder, mystery, death, restless spirits, and intrigue. Reservations are requested. $18 per person. Information and reservations: 502-689-5117; louisvilleghostwalkingtour.com

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Eagles. Thursday, 8 p.m., KFC Yum! Center, One Arena Plaza. Tickets start at $95. ticketmaster.com.

The Chants, Mean Jeans, Thick. Friday, 8 p.m., Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test is required within 72 hours of the show. Tickets start at $20. zanzabarlouisville.com.

The Temptations. Friday, 8 p.m., Caesars Southern Indiana, 11999 Casino Center Drive SE, Elizabeth. $49. ticketmaster.com.

Elmo Nite. Friday, 9:30 p.m., Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road. $1 from every ticket sold will be donated to Living The Dream Foundation. Tickets: $16. headlinerslouisville.com.

Louisville Orchestra. “Fantastique.” Teddy Abrams, conductor; Yves Dharamraj, cello. Part of the Coffee Concert Series. Friday, 11 a.m., Whitney Hall, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St. Tickets start at $23.40. kentuckyperformingarts.org.

Pecos & The Rooftops. Friday, 8 p.m., Mercury Ballroom, 611 S 4th St. Tickets start at $15. mercuryballroom.com.

The Crashers. Part of Old Louisville Live. Friday, 8 p.m., Central Park, 1340 S. Fourth St. Concession will open at 7 p.m. offering craft beers, bourbon, and soft drinks. Food trucks will be on site. Free.

Louisville Orchestra. “Fantastique.” Teddy Abrams, conductor; Yves Dharamraj, cello. Part of the Classic Concert Series. Saturday, 8 p.m., Whitney Hall, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St. Tickets start at $31.59. kentuckyperformingarts.org.

Leon Bridges: The Boundless Tour. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Louisville Palace, 625 S. Fourth St. Tickets start at $49. louisvillepalace.com.

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Commonwealth Brass Band. Part of Oxmoor Farm’s Evenings of Note Serie. Performing works from American movies and Broadway. Saturday, 5 p.m., Oxmoor Farm, 720 Oxmoor Ave. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets and snacks. Presented by Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company. $25 per car. oxmoorfarm.org/concert-series.

Louisville Civic Orchestra. Works by Richard Wagner, Manuel de Falla and Modest Mussorgsky. Saturday, 3 p.m., Springdale Presbyterian Church, 7812 Brownsboro Road. Free.

Born Cross Eye. Saturday, 8 p.m., Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St. Tickets start at $15. zanzabarlouisville.com.

Rodney Crowell. Two-time Grammy Award-winner who has written 15 #1 hits. Sunday, 7 p.m., Bomhard Theater, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St. Tickets start at $52.65. kentuckyperformingarts.org.

Harley Poe. Sunday, 8 p.m., Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St. Tickets start at $16. zanzabarlouisville.com.

Lucius - Feels Like Second Nature Tour. With Celisse. Monday, 8 p.m., Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road. Those attending must show a vaccination card or negative COVID test within 72 hours. Mask is encouraged. Tickets: $25 advance, $30 day of show; $99 for the VIP pre-show experience that includes early entrance with pre-show performance, group photo and tour poster signed by Lucius, pocket mirror, Q&A session and commemorative pre-show VIP laminate. headlinerslouisville.com.

How Great Thou At - The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley. Presented Robert Shaw and the Lonely Street Band. Monday, at the playhouse, 525 Marriott Drive, Clarksville. Buffet: 11:30 a.m. and 5:45 p.m. Show: 1 and 7:15 p.m. Tickets start at $32. 812-288-8281.

Midlake, Jillette Johnson. Tuesday, 8 p.m., Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road. Those attending must show a vaccination card or negative COVID test within 72 hours. Mask is encouraged. Tickets start at $20. headlinerslouisville.com.

Ariel Posen. Tuesday, 8 p.m., Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St. Tickets start at $20. zanzabarlouisville.com.

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The Afghan Whigs. Wednesday, 8 p.m., Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road. Tickets: $30 advance, $30 day of show. headlinerslouisville.com.

Role Model: TourRX 2022 World Tour. Wednesday, 8 p.m., Mercury Ballroom, 611 S 4th St. Tickets start at $24. mercuryballroom.com.

Louisville Ballet School’s Spring Dance Festival. Join Louisville Ballet and The Louisville Ballet School for their year-end celebration showcasing the artists of the next generation. Friday-Sunday, Brown Theatre, 315 W. Broadway. $75 for an all-access pass (must be purchased by calling 502-583-2623); $35 per performance. kentuckyperformingarts.org.

“Ali Summit.” Part of Actors Theatre of Louisville Humana Festival of New Plays. In 1967, world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali met with a group of the top black athletes in the country, who questioned him about his conscientious objection to serving in the Vietnam War. This virtual project is a collaboration between playwright Idris Goodwin, director Robert Barry Fleming, and the extended reality storytellers and immersive artists of Crux Cooperative. Streaming now. Recommended for ages 13 and older. Pay-What-You-Can. This means you can select the price you’d like to pay. Please consider the number of people that may stream this project with you, and select a price that works best for you. $15-$100. For more information on tickets or how to watch, visit ActorsTheatre.org; 502-584-1205.

“The Curse of the Blue Moose.” It's been one year since the city of Chicago 2 was destroyed by a villainous Moose. Canadian billionaire Max Tasker has come to town, offering to rebuild the city, but really it's a secret sinister plot time. Presented by The Bards Town Theatre. Saturday, Sunday, Thursday-next Saturday, 8 p.m., at the theater, 1801 Bardstown Road. Ends May 22. $18 advance, $25 at the door. thebardstowntheatre.org.

"(In)Fertility." A woman confronts her chronic infertility and tawdry past as she stumbles her way to motherhood, one doctor’s office at a time. Recommended for ages 18 and older. Thursday and Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m., Martin Experimental Theater, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St. Tickets start at $21. kentuckyperformingarts.org.

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“Saturday Night Fever.” Derby Dinner Playhouse presents this musical adaptation of the 70’s classic film that features some of the Bee Gees greatest hits. Tuesday, Thursday-next Saturday, 7:45 p.m.; Sunday, 1:30 and 7:45 p.m.; Wednesday, 1 and 7:45 p.m., at the playhouse, 525 Marriott Drive, Clarksville. Ends May 22. $39-$49. 812-288-8281.

Kentucky Science Center. 727 W. Main St., 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Do Science at Kentucky Science Center’s 50,000 square feet of fun on Main Street. Get hands-on with fun exhibits, see a movie or tinker in MakerPlace. Advanced tickets are strongly encouraged; visit kysciencecenter.org to purchase.

Speed Art Museum: Speed Online. Features art activities; view films from the Speed Cinema; coloring page; Make Your Own Story, inspired by the exhibition Loose Nuts: Burt Hurley’s West End Story. Participants become the author, illustrators and creators of their own book, and more. For more information, visit speedmueum.org.

Louisville Parks and Recreation Golf Courses: Golf courses are open from daylight to dark seven days a week. In the clubhouses, food service will be limited to take-out only. 

Louisville Free Public Library is offering free digital services, including E-books, 160 popular magazines; At the Library series, a podcast featuring author talks, programs and events at the Louisville Free Public Library; Kanopy: a streaming video service that showcases more than 30,000 films, including award-winning documentaries, rare and hard-to-find titles, film festival favorites, indie and classic films, and world cinema; Lynda.com — an online learning resource offering more than 4,000 video courses covering everything from Microsoft Office to the Adobe Creative Suite, public speaking to business marketing, computer programming, IT management, photography, and more. For more information, visit lfpl.org. 

Reach Features news clerk Gege Reed at greed@courier-journal.com.